RCW 29A.04.590
Election assistance and clearinghouse program.
The secretary of state shall establish within the elections division an election assistance and clearinghouse program, which shall provide regular communication between the secretary of state, local election officials, and major and minor political parties regarding newly enacted elections legislation, relevant judicial decisions affecting the administration of elections, and applicable attorney general opinions, and which shall respond to inquiries from elections administrators, political parties, and others regarding election information. This section does not empower the secretary of state to offer legal advice or opinions, but the secretary may discuss the construction or interpretation of election law, case law, or legal opinions from the attorney general or other competent legal authority.
[ 2003 c 111 § 157. Prior: 1992 c 163 § 11. Formerly RCW 29.60.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: See note following RCW 29A.04.530.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.
29A.04.001 - Scope of definitions.
29A.04.008 - Ballot and related terms.
29A.04.055 - Election officer.
29A.04.058 - Election official.
29A.04.073 - General election.
29A.04.086 - Major political party.
29A.04.097 - Minor political party.
29A.04.145 - Registered voter.
29A.04.175 - Special election.
29A.04.180 - Total confinement.
29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.
29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.
29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.
29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.
29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.
29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.
29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.
29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.
29A.04.260 - Exemptions from disclosure—In-person inspection.
29A.04.330 - City, town, and district general and special elections—Exceptions.
29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.
29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.
29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.
29A.04.440 - Election account.
29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.
29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.
29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.
29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.
29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.
29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.
29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.
29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.
29A.04.560 - Election review section.
29A.04.570 - Review of county election procedures.
29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.
29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.
29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.
29A.04.611 - Rules by secretary of state.
29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.
29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.